Overview
- The draft would apply to Ukrainians who first obtained a residence permit under the EU mass‑influx directive after April 1, 2025.
- Payments would move to the Asylum Seekers' Benefits regime, with single adults receiving about €441 per month instead of €563 under Bürgergeld.
- Officials present the change as a legal realignment to the framework that applied before May 31, 2022 for this protection status.
- Employable recipients would face a job‑seeking obligation if they are not yet working.
- The reform is slated to take effect retroactively from April 2025, with existing Bürgergeld approvals continuing until they expire.